The Queen's coffin started its poignant journey to its final resting place as it travelled from Balmoral to Edinburgh on Sunday.
The late monarch's oak coffin, accompanied by the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, was taken by road to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh from Balmoral Castle.
The cortege made its way through Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Angus and Tayside before reaching Edinburgh.
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The six-hour journey by hearse allowed mourners gathered in the towns and villages to pay their respects. Hundreds of floral tributes have been left at Balmoral, where the Queen passed away peacefully, aged 96, on Thursday.
Thousands lined the main street as the Queen's coffin was driven slowly through Ballater, the village closest to the Balmoral estate, where many locals considered her a neighbour.
© Photo: Getty ImagesPrincess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim looked visibly moved
The late monarch and her family were often seen in the village on her beloved Royal Deeside, which she had visited since childhood and where the royal family are allowed space to be themselves.
The 175-mile journey saw the hearse travel through Aboyne, Banchory, Aberdeen and Dundee.
The Queen's coffin leaves through the gates of Balmoral
At one point there was tentative applause as the hearse passed hundreds of people gathered on a roundabout of the A90 outside Dundee.
One man called out "thank you, thanks you" as the coffin went by. A hush descended on the waiting hundreds as the procession grew nearer.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen's coffin passing through Dundee
Afterwards Gillian Nicholl, from St Andrews, who had come with her children Romy, 22, and Freya, 15, said: "It went very still and it was very atmospheric.
"I have never seen such a large crowd go so quiet. It was very sombre, there was a wee clap but it didn't feel right."
Freya said: "She was the last Queen we will see in our lifetime so this was definitely history-making and it was nice to be there."
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe wreath on the coffin was made up of flowers from the Balmoral estate including sweet peas – one of the Queen's favourite flowers – dahlias, phlox, white heather and pine fir.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the "poignant" journey would give the public a chance to come together to "mark our country's shared loss".
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© Photo: Getty ImagesMourners fell silent as the hearse passed through Ballater
A single motorbike police outrider led the way as the hearse, followed by six vehicles, travelled at a stately pace through the Aberdeenshire countryside.
Proclamations of the new King were read to large crowds at Mercat Cross in Edinburgh, at Cardiff Castle, in Wales, and at Hillsborough Castle, in Northern Ireland.
Thousands line the streets in Aberdeen as the cortege passes
On its way to Edinburgh, the royal procession passed over the Firth of Forth on the Queensferry Crossing.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II passed over the Queensferry Crossing
Crowds of people waited on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh as the cortege made its way to Scotland's capital. People stood solemnly as they lined the streets.
As the cortege approached its final destination, it passed the Mercat Cross where the Queen's proclamation was made in 1952, and where Charles was proclaimed King in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
© Photo: Getty ImagesCrowds waited for the cortege on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
The funeral cortege carrying the Queen's coffin arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The coffin was greeted by a guard of honour as well as the Duke of York, and the Duke and Duchess of Wessex. It was then carried into the palace in silence while Anne, Princess Royal, stood by the gateway.
The coffin will rest in the Throne Room at her official Scottish residence until Monday afternoon.
© Photo: Getty ImagesPrince Andrew and Prince Edward greeted the cortege at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
On Monday, a procession will be formed on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to convey the Coffin to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen's coffin pictured arriving at the Palace
The new King and members of the royal family will take part in the procession and attend a Service in St Giles' Cathedral to receive the coffin.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe coffin was carried into the Palace in silence
Mourners will be able to view the Queen's coffin from 5pm on Monday, City of Edinburgh Council have confirmed.
© Photo: Getty ImagesPrincess Anne stood by the gateway as the Queen's coffin was carried inside
The late monarch will lie in state at St Giles Cathedral on Edinburgh's High Street for 24 hours and members of the royal family, including the King, will stand beside the coffin from 7.20pm in a tradition known as the Vigil of the Princes.
What happens next?
The Princess Royal will accompany the Queen's body back to London on Tuesday 13 September departing at 6pm.
After arriving at RAF Northolt at 6.55pm, the coffin will be driven to Buckingham Palace. Its arrival at 8pm will be witnessed by the King and Queen, with other members of the royal family.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen's coffin will rest in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
On Wednesday 14 September, the King and Queen, and members of the royal family, will lead a procession behind the late Queen's coffin.
It will leave Buckingham Palace, carried on a gun carriage to the Palace of Westminster, at 2.22pm and arrive at Westminster Hall at 3pm.
After a short service the Queen's lying in state will begin, lasting for four days and ending on the morning of the state funeral.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Queen's funeral will take place on Monday 19 September at 11am, with the service taking place at Westminster Abbey.
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